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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory