Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education