Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education