Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education