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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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