Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book