Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources