Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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