Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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