Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs