Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education