Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have empowered humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit