Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs