Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses