Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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