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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books