Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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