Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books