Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs