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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning