Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free