Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education