Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)