Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices