Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs