Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition