Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory