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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)