Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning