Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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