Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books