Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video