Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course