Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education