Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses 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 Courses