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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices