Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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