Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs