Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)