Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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