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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning