Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research