Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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