Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs