Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)