Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources