Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology