Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the 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