Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course