Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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