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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses