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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education