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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition