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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education