Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course