Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses