Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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