Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course