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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses