Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Books