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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book