Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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