Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program