Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course