Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University