Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit