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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources