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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)