Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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