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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses