Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses