Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning