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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs