Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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