Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution