Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)