Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education