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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition