Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)