Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit