Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources