Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)