Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Education Courses