Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)