Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research