Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning