Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education