Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book