Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals