Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program