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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses