Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform