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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education