Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program