Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources