Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)