Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)