Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning