Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education