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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education