Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education