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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)