Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education