Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)