Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)