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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course