Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)