Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)