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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education