Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)