Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources