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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education