Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research