Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education