Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs