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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses