Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology