Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources