Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)