Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education