Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List