Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution