Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses