Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free 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 numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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