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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)