Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources