Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses