Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research