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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education enable people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources