Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs