Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education