Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education