Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education