Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books