Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)