Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education