Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education