Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs