Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources