Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices