Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Education Courses