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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs