Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free