Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education