Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources