Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources