Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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