Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Books