Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education