Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources