Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources