Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches 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.

Distance Education