Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources