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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design