Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)