Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University