Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course