Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education