Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education