Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs