Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)