Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs