Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massively Open Online Courses