Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs