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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit