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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education