Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs