Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses