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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education