Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices