Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book