Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course