Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources