Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)