Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution