Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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