Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video