Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)