Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology