Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)