Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education