Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices