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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology