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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education