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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)