Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books