Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology