Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs