Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational