Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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