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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education