Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses