Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)