Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)