Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University