Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs