Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy