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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course