Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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