Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution