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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education