Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses