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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research