Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education