Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources