Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources