Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit