Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning