Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory