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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University