Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education