Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course