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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book