Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)