Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs