Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course