Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course