Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University