Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses