Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources