Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses