Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources