Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education