Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Educational