Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always 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 many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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