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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition