Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education