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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning