Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education