Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition