Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses