Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses