Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education