Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses