Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)