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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education