Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books