Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Innovation In Education