Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program