Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book