Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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