Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs