Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book