Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses