Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology