Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course