Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs