Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses