Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC