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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational