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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education