Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses