Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)