Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses