Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs