Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)