Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs