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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)