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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses