Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology