Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)