Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)