Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)