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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology