Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses