Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Books