Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education