Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)