Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC