Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)