Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses