Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education