Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course