Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book