Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education