Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)