Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)