Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education