Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition