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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books