Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning