Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs