Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)