Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free