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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition