Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course