Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology