Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book