Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses