Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book