Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs