Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course