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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course