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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs