Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free