Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)