Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs