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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book