Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources