Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning