Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology