Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit