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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software