Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)