Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University