Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research