Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs