Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course