Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)