Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education