Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education