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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning