Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources