Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education