Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book