Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program