Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)