Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology