Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources