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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books