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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology