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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices