Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)