Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)