Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning