Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education