Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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