Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning