Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)