Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books