Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources