Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Innovation In Education