Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)