Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course