Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education