Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources