Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education