Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education