Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses