Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book