Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses