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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education