Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education