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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course