Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education