Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education