Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education