Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course