Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)