Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses