Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses