Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses