Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses