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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)