Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning