Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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