Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs