Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs