Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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