Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education