Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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