Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book