Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)