Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices