Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy