Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education