Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution