Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)