Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning