Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book