Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs