Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books