Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education