Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc