Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education