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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources