Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Educational