Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs