Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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