Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List