Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources