Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses