Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices