Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses