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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education