Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources