Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education