Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education