Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education