Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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