Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently 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 issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)