Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology