Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources