Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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