Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Educational