Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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