Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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