Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning