Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices