Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs