Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs