Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning