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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution