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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform