Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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