Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources