Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education