Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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