Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs