Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Moocs