Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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