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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course