Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education