Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education