Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology