Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution