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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education