Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses