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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses