Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course