Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution