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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources