Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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