Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources