Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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