Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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