Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources