Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education