Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)