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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC