Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book