Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals