Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education