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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education