Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education