Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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