Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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