Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software