Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs