Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education