Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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