Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals