Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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