Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses