Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources