Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education