Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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