Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education