Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution