Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources