Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses