Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course