Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education