Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning