Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology