Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course