Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education