Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs