Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book