Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs