Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)