Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book