Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education