Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books