Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc