Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book