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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software