Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory