Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals