Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC