Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book