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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)