Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book