Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)