Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books