Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals