Find out more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course