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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)