Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses