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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs