Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)