Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources