Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book