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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education