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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course