Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program