Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)