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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses