Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology