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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses