Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources