Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)