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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)