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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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