Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education