Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)