Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)