Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education