Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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