Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)