Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit