Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory