Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book