Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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