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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses