Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)