Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course