Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course