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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs