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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education