Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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