Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education